Jim Defede
CBS4 Miami
Miami, FL, United States
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MDFR Identifies “Voice In The Rubble” Victim – CBS Miami
A review by Miami Dade Fire Rescue has concluded that it was 36-year-old Theresa Velasquez, according to a memo obtained by CBS Miami. → Read More
Russell, Higgins Jump Into Race To Run Against Salazar
After months of not finding a candidate to run against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, Democrats now find themselves with two candidates and a what may be an expensive and highly contested primary. → Read More
Facing South Florida: Chuck Nadd Locked And Loaded For Campaign To Be State’s Next Agriculture Commissioner – CBS Miami
In his first television interview, the recently announced Republican candidate for Florida Agriculture Commissioner talks to CBS4's Jim DeFede about his campaign for statewide office in what could be a wild race. → Read More
‘How Many More Need To Die?’ Surfside Families Demand Action From Tallahassee
Martin Langesfeld has a simple question for Florida legislators: “How many more need to die for political leaders to make a difference? → Read More
Republican State Sen. Jeff Brandes Upset Homeowners Insurance Crisis Wasn’t Addressed During Legislative Session
One issue the Florida Legislature failed to address in this year’s session was the rise of homeowners insurance rates in Florida. → Read More
Rep. Ted Deutch: No Endorsement For Successor ‘At This Point’
The day after Congressman Ted Deutch announced he would not run for re-election and would instead become the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, he said his decision “isn’t about fleeing Congress or running away from Congress, this is really an opportunity to run to something that is unique.” → Read More
Florida Congressman Ted Deutch Not Running For Re-Election
Ted Deutch, who has served in Congress since 2010, will not run for re-election and will resign his House seat before the end of his term so he can take a leadership position with a major Jewish American advocacy group → Read More
Mark Rosenberg Acknowledges He Resigned As FIU President Because ‘I Caused Discomfort For A Valued Employee’
CBS4 has learned that Rosenberg’s resignation followed a complaint filed against him alleging sexual harassment, according to a source briefed on the matter. → Read More
2021: A Year To Remember In Politics
Typically, odd-numbered years offer little political excitement, but 2021 was anything but typical. → Read More
Roger Stone Threatens To Run For Florida Governor Unless Ron DeSantis Pledges To Serve Out 2nd Term If Reelected
Stone told CBS4's Jim DeFede he would run as a Libertarian or some other third-party candidate to siphon votes away from DeSantis and cost him reelection. → Read More
Remembering 9/11: The Day Canadian Town Of Gander Opened Its Doors, Hearts To Complete Strangers
For the better part of a week, the people in Gander – and surrounding towns such as Gambo, Appleton and Lewisporte – opened their doors to the Plane People, as the unexpected guests were called. → Read More
Growing Number Of Lawsuits Raise Questions About Care Provided By Cruise Lines
In a landmark case, the US Court of Appeals threw out the protection that cruise lines had long enjoyed. → Read More
Ambassador Bocchit Edmond Reject Calls By Some In Congress To Delay Elections In Haiti
"I believe the United States Congress supported elections in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the security situation is even worse than Haiti," Edmond said. → Read More
Condo Collapse: Former Maintenance Manager William Espinosa Was Concerned About Saltwater Intrusion
William Espinosa said he was stunned when he saw the images of the condominium collapse in Surfside. → Read More
FIRST ON CBS4: Attorney Says DOJ Has Closed Investigation Into Former Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
The Justice Department has closed its criminal investigation of former Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, according to her defense attorney Jeffrey Weiner. → Read More
Centner Academy Science Teacher Cautions 5th Graders On Hugging Vaccinated Parents
In an email to CBS Miami, Leila Centner confirmed the incident with the fifth-grade class occurred, but argued the teacher violated school policy by discussing the issue with the children. → Read More
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Declares ‘A New Day’ At MIA, As Eulen Agrees To Safer Conditions For Workers – CBS Miami
Faced with the looming reality they were being forced out of Miami International Airport, Eulen America agreed to a long list of improvements for its employees, CBS Miami has learned. → Read More
Florida Senator Marco Rubio Defends His Vote To Acquit Donald Trump
During an interview with CBS Miami, Florida Senator Marco Rubio acknowledged Donald Trump bears “some level of responsibility” for inciting the crowd leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot, but Rubio also argued it was an isolated... → Read More
Florida Senator Marco Rubio Says ‘We’ll See’ To 2024 Presidential Run, Dismisses Ivanka Senate Talk As ‘Gossip’
Calling it nothing more than “rumor” and “gossip,” Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Ivanka Trump was never considering a run against him for his Senate seat. → Read More
Florida Senator Marco Rubio Supports Re-Opening Of Migrant Camp In Homestead
Florida Senator Marco Rubio said he supports re-opening the detention center in Homestead for unaccompanied minors. → Read More